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Ole Lou · 07-11-2016, 09:26 PM

Have stock 32 front mounts on 59 AB. In using 32 v-8 chatter rods with this engine, do you tighten the nut snug or do you tighten it til there is not space between rod shoulder and block? Or, should I shim the shoulder some with washers?
I did tighten it up so shoulder of rod is touching block and that caused engine to move back enough for brake pedal arm to come in contact with block. Ground some to get clearance, but was thinking maybe it is pulling the block back too far.
Any thoughts or recommendations?

07-11-2016, 09:26 PM	#1
Ole Lou Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 239	59AB in 32-Chatter rods Have stock 32 front mounts on 59 AB. In using 32 v-8 chatter rods with this engine, do you tighten the nut snug or do you tighten it til there is not space between rod shoulder and block? Or, should I shim the shoulder some with washers? I did tighten it up so shoulder of rod is touching block and that caused engine to move back enough for brake pedal arm to come in contact with block. Ground some to get clearance, but was thinking maybe it is pulling the block back too far. Any thoughts or recommendations?